The Archive · 1940

Avenue Foch Case On December 8, 1939, Sub-Inspector

Brotherton and Sergeant Cornwell were on motorcycle patrol on Avenue Foch near the intersection of Wel-haiwei, Road. They observed a male Chinese with à pistol in his hand running in the opposite direction to which. they. were proceeding. Sub-Inspectór Brotherton immediately ed his motorcycle while Sergeant ornwell drew. his pistol and called On the man to stop. The armed man turned and fired several shots at the police officers at a distance of some 12 yards, Sub-Inspector Brotherton Who was still driving had by this time drawn his pistol and immediately Opened fire closely followed by Sergeant Cornwell The armed man Continued his flight while the Subihsbector stopped the motorcycle to change his magazine, Sergeant Corns Well jumping out and continuing the chase on foot. The motorcycle, however, again passed him and Sublhspector Brotherton after dismounting succeeded in bringing the man own with a shot through the head.

th officers showed outstanding initiative, courage and determination throughout the whole affair.

Police Sergeant 394 was on patrol at On December 15, 1999, Chinese ihe corner of Foochow and Hoopeh Roads. He heard a shout of "armed Tobbers" raised, saw several male Chinese running past him and immediately took up the chase. One of two robbers running ahead turned and fired at the Chinese police sergeant who blew his whistle and continued the chase which after a distance 150 to 200 yards culminated in the robber being brought down and shot by C.P.S. 394 who led the pursuing y and disarmed the culprit. The sergeant's actions were particularly commendable in that he did not open fire in a congested area until he was reasonably sure he could hit his man., When jellies or creams have set so firmly into glasses or cups in the refrigerator that they are difficult to remove when one wishes to achieve some decorative. effect with them, just heat a thin knife in boiling water and slip it, down the sides.

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